Category: Events and Recreation

Join Shocker Tennis coaches and players for a tennis and pickleball clinic from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at The Wichita Country Club. Cost is $100 for play and food/drink (participants can choose tennis, pickleball or both) or $50 for food and drink only.

All proceeds will benefit the tennis teams and the Wichita Tennis Open. Contact Colin Foster with questions or to get signed up at cfoster@goshockers.com or 316-518-1767 (call or text).

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of Online & Adult Learning (OAL) invites adult learners to attend its “Steps to Unlock Every Dollar” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Grace Wilkie Annex.

Meet with Heather Hill, financial aid advisor and fellow adult learner. At the come-and-go event, attendees will learn about federal aid, scholarships and other opportunities to help get the best out of their investment at Wichita State.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Office of Online & Adult Learning invites adult learners to attend its “Steps to Unlock Every Dollar” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in the Grace Wilkie Annex.

Meet with Heather Hill, financial aid advisor and fellow adult learner. At the come-and-go event, attendees will learn about federal aid, scholarships and other opportunities to help get the best out of their investment at Wichita State!

Join the Rhatigan Student Center for its live music series, Monday Melodies, with the Patz from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 in the Starbucks Lounge.

The RSC hosts Monday Melodies on the last Monday of every month.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in November, drop in to the Collection Study Center at the Ulrich Museum of Art to catch documentary films about transformative artists of modern times. A different film will screen on a loop each date. Admission is open to everyone.

On Nov. 30, watch “Leaning into the Wind” and follow artist Andy Goldsworthy on an exploration of his local environment and himself through ephemeral and permanent workings on the Scottish landscape, cities and his own body. Directed by Thomas Riedelsheimer.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is here to shed light on the rich heritage of Native American people in the community. Join ODI from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, to conclude Native American Heritage Month with a panel discussion.

The panel will include special guests who will help discuss various topics related to indigenous culture, history, traditions, contemporary issues and more:

• Dal Domebo, Native American program lead of Wichita Public Schools
• Niomi Sage Thompson, director of Level Up Kansas and member of Board of Trustees for Mid-America All-Indian Museum
• Daniel Pewewardy, screenwriter, actor, librarian, Indigenous culture advocate
• Hannah Domebo, forensic science student
• Aaron Valentine, engineering management student
• Raylee French, criminal justice student

Join the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council for its monthly social for grad students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be snacks, drinks, bowling, darts and billiards.

A Shocker ID is require to enter. For more information, email gsc.president@wichita.edu, and follow the Graduate Student Council on Facebook and Instagram.

Join the Women’s Leadership Initiative social from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Connect over hot chocolate, cookie decorating and meaningful networking with women on campus.

As part of its commitment to community support, the Women’s Leadership Initiative encourages everyone to bring a donation for the Shocker Support Locker. The wishlist will be provided to RSVPs. Contributions can have a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of Shockers.

RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 29 to secure a spot and celebrate strength, leadership and community.

Local makers and service providers are invited to join the Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU (KSBDC) for a mid-day holiday gift market to capture last-minute holiday gift buyers Dec. 13 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. There will be several food trucks serving lunch and ample parking.

In conjunction with the market, KSBDC will host 1 Million Cups. Be sure to set up early to take advantage of pre-market coffee and networking.

Those not looking to sell but are ready to shop and support can RSVP via Facebook for the latest news.

Join the celebration for International Education Week. A variety of events and activities will be held throughout the week focused on the appreciation of students from around the world.

Monday, Nov. 13:

• Shockers can test their international trivia knowledge from Nov. 13-15 by answering trivia questions online for the chance to win a prize package.
• Add a Shocker link to the diversity chain and contribute to a visual representation of WSU’s diverse campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center.
• Learn about job search tactics specifically for international students with Shocker Career Accelerator from 1 to 2 p.m. in the John Bardo Center lobby.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

• It’s the last day for Shockers to test their international trivia knowledge for the chance to win a prize package.
• Listen to students attending the Intensive English Language Program present their stories starting at 10 a.m. in 265 RSC, Lucas Room.
• Attend an information session regarding CPT, OPT and United States work visas from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in 264 RSC, Spencer Room.